PTA 2550 - Neurological Management

Credits: 3
Lecture: 30
Lab: 0

Explores pathological conditions and neurological management interventions encountered in physical therapy. Review of clinical neuroanatomy and developmental sequencing as it relates to treatment of patients with neurological impairments at various stages of healing. Common neurological pathologies and their clinical manifestations are discussed. Laboratory participation and the case study approach to patient care decision making is emphasized. 30 hours of lecture and 30 hours of lab are required. Must complete with a B- or better.

Prerequisite(s): Accepted into the program
Corequisite(s): PTA 2550L